Untold story about Loc An wharf

Loc An Wharf is located in Phuoc Thuan commune (Xuyen Moc district, Ba Ria - Vung Tau province). This place was chosen as one of the docking locations for the once-famous "no-number" ships.

Loc An Wharf - a historical site commemorating the Ho Chi Minh Trail on the sea and the nameless ships, a place that marks the heroic history of our army and people in the resistance war against foreign invaders. (Photo: Gio Linh).

During the wars of national liberation, many fishermen along the southern coast participated in transporting weapons and ammunition, creating the legendary Ho Chi Minh Trail on the sea.

The commemorative plaque for Ben Loc An, located within the historical site's grounds. (Photo: Gio Linh).

Hundreds of young people formed the shape of the letter S – the map of our country – in front of the Ben Loc An historical monument during the recent April 30th holiday. (Photo: XMNM).

Loc An Wharf is located at the mouth of the Ray River - a river originating from the Gia Tien stream. Both sides of the river are lined with primary forests and mangroves, connecting to the forests of Binh Chau, Phuoc Buu, and the vast old-growth forest system to the north and northwest.

Loc An is located about 20km from the Can Gio estuary - one of the most strategically important river mouths in the southeastern region of Vietnam.

The flame and steering wheel symbols on the memorial plaque represent the indomitable will and resourcefulness of the people and soldiers in the resistance war against foreign invaders. (Photo: Gio Linh).

During the years of resistance, Loc An wharf was chosen as a docking point for the unmarked ships, ensuring secrecy and facilitating the transportation of weapons.

At Loc An port, three unmarked ships of the 125th Naval Regiment successfully docked, transporting 20, 44, and 70 tons of weapons respectively in three port calls to equip the military and civilians of the eastern provinces participating in campaigns, contributing to resounding victories such as Binh Gia, Dong Xoai, and Dau Tieng…

On March 10, 1963, the first ship departing from Hai Phong carrying over 20 tons of weapons safely reached shore (later, March 10th was designated as the traditional day of the "No Number" ships).

The exhibition is located at the Ho Chi Minh Trail on the Sea - Loc An wharf historical site. (Photo: Gio Linh).

An aerial view of the historical site's grounds. (Photo: Gio Linh).

The Song Ray Bridge is located opposite the historical site. (Photo: Gio Linh).

Loc An Wharf tourist area, "the legendary Ho Chi Minh Trail on the sea" - viewed from the direction of Ray River Bridge. (Photo: Gio Linh).

For the people of Ba Ria - Vung Tau, Loc An wharf is a testament to the courage, boldness, and resourcefulness of the army and people of Xuyen Moc - Long Dat district in particular and Ba Ria - Vung Tau province in general.

This place also bears witness to the strategic maritime transport route, the "Ho Chi Minh Trail on the Sea," which transported goods from the North to support the revolution in the South.

On commemorative days, numerous agencies, units, armed forces, and citizens visit the historical site to offer incense. It is also considered a "red address" for educating younger generations about historical traditions. (Photo: XMNM).

Loc An Wharf was recognized as a National Historical Monument in 1995. Today, a memorial plaque has been erected to commemorate the glorious victory of the soldiers of the "No Number" naval convoy of yesteryear.

The road leading to the historical site. (Photo: Gio Linh).

Gio Linh

Source: https://www.nguoiduatin.vn/chuyen-chua-ke-ve-ben-loc-an-huyen-thoai-duong-ho-chi-minh-tren-bien-a666417.html